Review of Time Bandits (1981) by Zayne R — 07 Feb 2008

A little dark for a children's movie...but how can you not love Ralph Richardson as God?

This review of Time Bandits (1981) was written by Zayne R on 07 Feb 2008.

Time Bandits has generally received positive reviews.

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